Employing Military Intelligence and Intelligence-Led Policing Concepts to Combat Transnational Crim

This research dissertation aims to discover the efficacy of utilizing military intelligence doctrinal theory to combat transnational organized crime in a law enforcement environment. The dynamics of crime have changed since September 11, 2001. The information age has ushered in an increasingly asymmetric operational threat. The role of local, state and federal law enforcement agencies are no longer geographically parochial concerns. The research questions this study addresses are: What specific concepts of military intelligence doctrinal theory can apply to civilian law enforcement agencies' efforts to deter transnational crime? How does intelligence-based policing deter transnational crime? What essential elements of military intelligence doctrinal theory and intelligence-based policing can be used to aid law enforcement efforts to deter transnational criminals? The methodological approach is a qualitative case study using in person interviews with a focus on two-way communication. The examination of the approach of the organization to transnational criminal issues and the potential inclusion of military intelligence practices included in person interviews, contemporary literature on the issue of transnational crime and reviewing data and reports provided by the participants. Additional data included public information materials, intelligence policies, procedures and researcher observation. Specific doctrine guides operations in military intelligence. An application of this doctrinal approach in law enforcement may close an intelligence gap.